To create strong ties within the Bryan community in order to achieve diverse
leisure experiences, to preserve and utilize the natural beauty of our
environment, and to enhance the quality of life.

Bryan Parks &
Recreation Preschool

We are at This time enrolling children for the
2014-2015 school year. Classes will begin in August. Call the Parks and Recreation Office at
419-633-6030 to get your child registered or with any
questions you may have.

Come join the program that has been
preparing our children for Kindergarten for 30 plus years.

Depending on the weather, of
course, we hope to have ice again this winter. Because of the danger of mixing
hockey with public skating, we again stress that ALL HOCKEY PLAY
(STICKS AND PUCKS) IS PROHIBITED DURING PUBLIC SKATING HOURS. Violators will be subject to
equipment confiscation.Skating
Hours Include:

OPEN SKATINGSENIOR HOCKEY

Monday - Friday9:00 AM-7:30 PMMon. & Thurs.8:00-11:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday1:00-5:00
PMWeds & Fri.8:00-10:00
PM

Saturday6:30-10:00 PMSunday8:00-10:00
PM

ICE SKATES AND
CROSS COUNTRY SKIS

ONE DAYOVERNIGHTOVERDUE

Ice Skate Rentals (all ages):$1.00$2.00(Till Next Open Day)$1.00/day

Cross Country Skis (all ages):ONE DAYOVERNIGHT

(Return by 5:00 PM)(Return Same Time; One Open Day, $6.00)

$3.00(Return Same Time; Two Open Days, $12.00)

NOTE: All rentals are from the MacDonald-Ruff Ice Arena on
Townline Road: Saturdays
and Sundays, 1:00-5:00 PM. (Note: hours may change
according to use.)Adults must sign equipment in and out.A photo
ID or money may be required as a
deposit on skis.

Winter Classes Are Here!!!

Heart
Health Classes

HEART HEALTH
CLASSES - February
is nationally recognized as Heart Health Month and March is National Nutrition
Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death and disability in the
United States. Healthy food habits and physical activity may help reduce three
of the major risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high
cholesterol and excess body weight. Join Michelle Price, RD,LD,CDE,IBCLC,RLC-
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, in an educational series
of classes focusing on heart health and take a step toward achieving a healthier
heart.There will be 4 classes in
this session with a fee of $10.00 each; you may join one class or do all four in
the session. You may register for Tuesday evening classes OR Wednesday morning
classes. All classes will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Road.Topics along with dates and time are listed below, at-home reference
materials included in class fees.Please
feel free to bring one support person with you to the class if desired, for no
additional fee.We must have
at least 8 paid participants to hold these classes; please call the Parks &
Recreation office at 419-633-6030 to register.

26 million
children and adults in the United States have diabetes.79 million Americans have pre-diabetes.1.9 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year.Nearly 10% of the entire U.S. population has diabetes, including over 25%
of seniors. As many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050 if
present trends continue. The economic cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United
States is $245 billion dollars per year.Join
Michelle Price, RD,LD,CDE,IBCLC,RLC- Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes
Educator, in an educational series of classes focusing on diabetes/pre-diabetes
self-management and take a step towardachieving
and maintaining life-long control.There
will be 10 classes at $10 per class (at-home reference materials included in
session fee); you can choose one class that interests you, or participate in as
many as you like. If you have never had education for diabetes or pre-diabetes
before, it is recommended to take the classes in order for better understanding.
Please feel free to bring one support person with you to the class,if desired, for no additional fee.You
may register for Tuesday evening classes OR Wednesday morning classes.
All classes will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Road and we must
have at least 8 paying participants to hold a class.Topics, along with dates and time are listed below.

The Parks and Recreation Dept. will offer a FREE Fly Tying Open
Discussion Class this winter at the Community Center on Buffalo Road on Tuesday,
March 17th.This class is a
great opportunity to join other fishermen as you share stories, gain valuable
information, and get ready for that first day of fishing in the spring.Both the novice fisherman, as well as veteran fishermen can benefit from
this class.Ron Dilbone,
a retired teacher and coach from Archbold will be the speaker at the March 17th
class.He is now pursuing his
hobbies of fly-fishing and fly tying. In 2000 he had the privilege of
going to
England
and tied at the Chatsworth Angling Fair. In the past 10 years he has tied
flies at many fly tying shows in Michigan and Ohio and has
demonstrated fly tying for many fly fishing clubs. Ron's specialty is
tying foam flies and he has demonstrated this tying technique at Cabela’s
in
Dundee
,
Michigan
.The class will be very casual and
will include open discussion.Equipment
may be brought in to share in discussion.The
class is limited to 20 students.The
class will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, from 7:00-9:00 PM.Call the Parks and Recreation Dept. at 419-633-6030 for more information
or to sign up for the FREE Fly Tying Open Discussion Class.

Adult
Walking Program

With winter putting a halt to many outdoor activities, we encourage area
adults to sign up for this great opportunity, the Community Adult Walking
Program.Thanks to the Bryan City
Schools and the Bryan Parks and Recreation Department, you have the opportunity
to walk the halls of the Bryan Middle School.This activity is for adults 18 years and older only. Please
carry in the shoes that you are planning to walk in; it is important to keep the
halls dry and safe.This is a free
activity.Please sign up in the
Parks and Recreation Department office to receive your WALKING PASS. Everyone
must have a
Walking
Pass.Enter the Middle School at the
Commons entrance.Walking will be
cancelled when schools are closed for bad weather or holidays. Walking
begins on Tuesday January 6th, and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays,
from 7:00-8:00 PM.The Adult Walking
Program will continue through Thursday, March 26th.Come walk with us and get some exercise during the winter!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

17th/18th
- Hearth Health Class

23rd
- 5:30 Yoga Class Begins

MARCH

3rd/4th
- Hearth Health Class

7th- 9:00 Girls Softball Registration

14th
- 10:00 Girls Softball Registration

17th
- 7:00 Fly Tying Class

17th/18th
- Hearth Health Class

18th
- 5:00 Girls Softball Registration

23rd
-5:15 Fulton County Fitness Class
Begins

28th
- 10:00 Easter Egg Hunt @ Middle School

APRIL

1st-5:00 Girls Softball
Registration

4th-11:30 Easter Eggstravaganza
@ Mattie Marsh

5th-Happy Easter

24th
- 10:00 Arbor Day Program

The
Bryan Parks and Recreation Department handles only T-Ball, all other sports are
handled by the following Associations.

The City Arborist is responsible for the
maintenance and care of public trees in the city of Bryan. This includes park
trees, street trees, terrace trees, and public trees located in the city right
of way or on city property. The arborist also serves as a source of information
about trees to the citizens of Bryan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.
Can I trim a tree located in the terrace or right of way bordering my property?

A.
Most trimming is done by the City Arborist or Utility Department, however with
the permission of the City Arborist a qualified tree service may be allowed to
trim. Trimming requests should be directed to the Parks Department at
419-633-6030 or by email to
cgoshia@cityofbryan.com.

Q.
Can I plant a tree in the terrace or right of way bordering my property?

A. Yes, tree species and location must be approved by the
City Arborist to meet tree ordinance requirements.

Q.
What about the new bug I’ve heard about that attacks maples and other types of
trees?

A.
The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) was found in the Bethel ,Ohio area in 2011
and has resulted in the removal of thousands of trees in that area in an attempt
to contain this destructive pest. Unlike the ash borer, which only feeds on ash
trees, ALB is known to attack many species of trees. For more information go
to: http://beetlebusters.info/

Q.
What are the best trees to plant in this area?

A.
Choosing the best tree for a particular location depends upon many factors: the
amount of space available (height, spread, and soil space for roots), the
purpose (shade, screening, ornamentation, wildlife habitat), soil type, moisture
requirements, maintenance needs, and resistance to insects and diseases. Some
of the best trees for our area are listed below. For more information go to:
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1082.html

Small
species 15-30’

Amur Maple -
Acer ginnala

Paperbark Maple Acer griseum

Japanese
Maple - Acer palmatum

Tatarian Maple -
Acer tataricum

Serviceberry
- Amelanchier spp

Eastern Redbud
- Cercis
Canadensis

Hawthorn -
Crataegus spp.

Magnolia
- Magnolia
spp.

Flowering Crabapple -
Malus spp.

Japanese Tree Lilac
- Syringa reticulata

Medium species 30-45’

Hedge Maple
- Acer campestre

River Birch
- Betula nigra

Hornbeam
- Carpinus spp.

Katsuratree
- Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Goldenraintree
- Koelreuteria
paniculata

Black Gum
- Nyssa sylvatica

American Hophornbeam
- Ostrya virginiana

Callery pear
- Pyrus calleryana

Sawtooth Oak
- Quercus acutissima

Lacebark Elm
- Ulmus parvifolia

Large species more than 45’

Norway Maple
- Acer platanoides

Red Maple
- Acer rubrum

Sugar Maple
- Acer saccharum

American Beech
- Fagus grandifolia

Ginkgo
- Ginkgo biloba

Honeylocust
- Gleditsia triacanthos

Kentucky Coffeetree -
Gymnocladus dioicus

Sweetgum-
Liquidambar
styraciflua

Tuliptree
- Liriodendron tulipifera

White Oak
- Quercus alba

Swamp White Oak
- Quercus
bicolor

Shingle Oak
-
Quercus imbricaria

Bur Oak
- Quercus macrocarpa

Red Oak
- Quercus rubra

Shumard Oak
- Quercus shumardi

Japanese Pagoda Tree
- Sophora japonica

American
Linden - Tilia americana

Baldcypress
- Taxodium distichum

Littleleaf Linden
- Tilia cordata

Silver Linden
- Tilia tomentosa

Elm Ulmus spp.-
Dutch Elm resistant types

Japanese Zelkova
- Zelkova serrata

Bryan
Tree Commission

The Bryan Tree Commission is
responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for
the care, preservation, and maintenance of trees and
shrubs in the parks, along streets, and in other
public areas. The Tree Commission consists of five
citizens appointed by the mayor and the City
Arborist. Ad hoc members include, one council
representative, the Parks and Recreation Director,
Director of Utilities and/or representative, and the
Street Commissioner and/or representative. Anyone
interested in serving on the Tree Commission may
call the Parks office at 419-633-6030 for more
information.